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  "name": "Igor Herbey Law",
  "officialUrl": "https://herbeylaw.com/",
  "description": "Personal website of immigration lawyer Igor Herbey, aimed at Russian-speaking clients in the USA. According to the official website, the lawyer personally handles cases on asylum, green cards, family and commercial immigration, as well as urgent situations. An independent verification of the license in the state register was not carried out within the sources studied.",
  "services": [
    "Political asylum (asylum)",
    "Green Card / Adjustment of Status",
    "Family reunion",
    "Marriage cases",
    "Talent Visas and Commercial Immigration",
    "Naturalization and citizenship",
    "Problems with USCIS",
    "Urgent situations (court, ICE, detention)"
  ],
  "categories": [
    "Extraordinary ability and NIW",
    "Family immigration",
    "Business and employment",
    "Asylum and defense",
    "Citizenship"
  ],
  "languages": [
    "Russian",
    "Ukrainian",
    "English",
    "conversational French"
  ],
  "countries": [
    "USA"
  ],
  "rating": 5.0,
  "count": 1,
  "ratingLabel": "Average of the selected historical sample",
  "ratingType": "selected_historical_individual_reviews",
  "ratingCalculation": null,
  "asOf": "2026-10-07",
  "checkedAt": "2026-10-09T00:19:57.730657+00:00",
  "partnerPlacement": false,
  "status": "Historical reviews; description verified October 9, 2026",
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      "url": "https://herbeylaw.com/",
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    {
      "paragraphs": [
        "According to the description on the official website, Igor Gerbey’s practice is focused on US immigration law. The site states that the lawyer works personally with clients and remains in touch at key stages of the case - from the initial consultation to choosing next steps.",
        "The site addresses services to Russian-speaking clients and offers two request scenarios: a general immigration issue and an urgent situation. Urgent matters include court, interview, ICE check-in, finding a loved one in detention, USCIS request and other circumstances where it is important to act quickly.",
        "Separately, the website emphasizes that each case is considered individually, and the outcome of an immigration case cannot be guaranteed - you can only assess the risks and build a strategy. This is an official statement by the company and not an independent assessment."
      ],
      "bullets": [
        "Who may be relevant based on the site description: those who are looking for a Russian-speaking immigration lawyer and want direct contact with him.",
        "Those who have an active emergency situation (court, ICE, detention, USCIS request).",
        "For those who want to sort out options for asylum, green card, family or commercial immigration."
      ],
      "heading": "Specialization and suitable clients",
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        }
      ],
      "faq": [
        {
          "question": "Is the company suitable if I don’t have documents on hand?",
          "answer": "The site offers to take a short test or sign up for an initial consultation to sort out the situation and determine possible next steps. The presence of documents is not specified as a prerequisite for applying."
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "paragraphs": [
        "The official website lists the following areas: political asylum, green card / Adjustment of Status, family reunification, marriage cases, talent visas and commercial immigration, naturalization and citizenship, problems with USCIS, as well as urgent situations (court, ICE, detention, interviews, false marriage charges).",
        "Geography: The site states that immigration law is federal, so many matters can be handled for clients in different US states. The contact email address on the site is associated with the domain anchorageaklaw.com, which may indicate a connection to Alaska, but the firm's state affiliation as a legal address within this package is not independently verified."
      ],
      "bullets": [
        "Asylum services: situation analysis, strategy preparation, risk assessment, support.",
        "Green card / Adjustment of Status: assistance with changing status and documents.",
        "Family immigration: family petitions, marriage cases, interviews.",
        "Talent visas and commercial immigration: assessing prospects and preparing materials.",
        "Naturalization and citizenship.",
        "Problems with USCIS: requests, letters, delays, errors in documents.",
        "Urgent situations: court, ICE, detention, interviews, false marriage charges."
      ],
      "heading": "Confirmed services and locations",
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        }
      ],
      "faq": [
        {
          "question": "Does the lawyer practice in only one state?",
          "answer": "The site indicates that immigration law is federal and many matters can be handled for clients from different US states; The specific situation will be clarified during consultation."
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "paragraphs": [
        "The site is directly targeted at Russian-speaking clients: the FAQ states that the site and primary communications are aimed at Russian-speaking clients. In the section about the lawyer it is said that Igor Gerbey speaks Russian, Ukrainian and English, and also speaks conversational French.",
        "This is the official statement of the company. There is no independent confirmation of language proficiency level within the package."
      ],
      "bullets": [
        "Russian is declared as the language of the site and primary communication.",
        "Ukrainian and English - stated in the section about the lawyer.",
        "Conversational French - stated there."
      ],
      "heading": "Russian language",
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      ],
      "faq": [
        {
          "question": "Is it possible to get advice in Russian?",
          "answer": "Yes, according to the site: the site and primary communication are aimed at Russian-speaking clients."
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "paragraphs": [
        "According to the site's description, the process begins with an initial consultation lasting about 15 minutes. It briefly analyzes the situation and determines possible next steps. If after the initial analysis it becomes clear that further assistance is needed, the lawyer offers a possible format for support.",
        "The site offers two entrances: a general test (status, green card, family immigration, talent visa, naturalization) and an urgent test (court, interview, ICE check-in, close in detention, USCIS request). Before the consultation, it is recommended to prepare documents, notices, USCIS letters, court notice, interview notice and other materials.",
        "What exactly is included in paid support, how it is arranged and what the terms are are not disclosed on the site in the sources studied. These are questions that should be clarified during a consultation."
      ],
      "bullets": [
        "Fact about the site: the initial consultation is about 15 minutes, free.",
        "Fact about the site: after consultation, a lawyer can offer a support format.",
        "Question for clarification: what is included in paid support and how it is processed.",
        "Question for clarification: deadlines and stages for a specific type of case.",
        "Question for clarification: who exactly is in charge of the case and how communication is organized."
      ],
      "heading": "Working with the company",
      "sources": [
        {
          "id": "791c320352d506226de3",
          "url": "https://herbeylaw.com/",
          "label": "herbeylaw.com",
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        }
      ],
      "faq": [
        {
          "question": "What happens after the consultation?",
          "answer": "According to the site: if after the initial analysis it becomes clear that further assistance is needed, the lawyer will offer a possible format for support."
        },
        {
          "question": "What to prepare before the consultation?",
          "answer": "The site recommends preparing documents, notices, USCIS letters, court notice, interview notice and other materials, if any, in advance."
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "paragraphs": [
        "The official website states that the initial consultation lasts about 15 minutes and is free. This is the official statement of the company.",
        "The cost of further support, the structure of the contract, the payment procedure and the terms of termination are not disclosed in the sources studied. These questions should be clarified directly before work begins."
      ],
      "bullets": [
        "Confirmed by the site: initial consultation about 15 minutes, free.",
        "Not disclosed in the sources studied: cost of support, contract, payment procedure.",
        "Question for clarification: written contract and its terms.",
        "Question for clarification: what is included in the price and what is paid separately."
      ],
      "heading": "Fees and contract",
      "sources": [
        {
          "id": "791c320352d506226de3",
          "url": "https://herbeylaw.com/",
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        }
      ],
      "faq": [
        {
          "question": "Is the consultation really free?",
          "answer": "According to the site, yes, the initial consultation lasts about 15 minutes and is needed to briefly understand the situation and determine possible next steps."
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "paragraphs": [
        "There is one review in the available materials associated with this company: a post on otzovik.com dated May 27, 2026 with a rating of 5 out of 5. The review is labeled as a historical import without independent re-verification; identification and deduplication are inherited from the dashboard rather than independently validated.",
        "Important limitation: the text of the review mentions “Migrator” and not Igor Herbey Law. The connection between the author of the review and this company has not been proven in the sources studied. Therefore, it is impossible to transfer the content of this review to Igor Herbey Law as a confirmed fact.",
        "The selected sample, with exceptions, does not constitute a comprehensive independent ranking."
      ],
      "bullets": [
        "One review in the available materials: otzovik.com, 05.27.2026, rating 5/5, status - historical import without independent re-verification.",
        "The text of the review mentions “Migrator” and not Igor Herbey Law; the connection has not been proven.",
        "The remaining URLs in the available materials do not contain extracted reviews specifically about this company.",
        "The sample is not exhaustive and does not constitute an independent ranking."
      ],
      "heading": "Platform reviews and limitations",
      "sources": [
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      ],
      "faq": [
        {
          "question": "How many reviews of Igor Herbey Law are there in the available materials?",
          "answer": "One is a publication on otzovik.com dated 05.27.2026 with a rating of 5/5. However, the text mentions “Migrator”, and the connection with Igor Herbey Law has not been proven."
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "paragraphs": [
        "In the sources studied, there is only one review, and its connection with Igor Herbey Law has not been proven: the text mentions “Migrator”. Therefore, it is impossible to highlight the confirmed strengths of this particular company based on reviews.",
        "The only thing that can be noted from this review as an author’s message (without transfer to Igor Herbey Law): the author writes about the approval of the petition for an O-1 visa in the field of software development, about the long and labor-intensive process of collecting documents and evidence, and also thanks the employees for their competence and responsiveness. This is an opinion piece and not an established fact."
      ],
      "bullets": [
        "There are no confirmed reviews specifically about Igor Herbey Law in the sources studied.",
        "The only review mentions \"Migrator\"; the connection has not been proven.",
        "The contents of this review cannot be transferred to Igor Herbey Law."
      ],
      "heading": "Strengths mentioned in reviews",
      "sources": [
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        }
      ],
      "faq": [
        {
          "question": "Can this review be considered a confirmation of the quality of Igor Herbey Law services?",
          "answer": "No. The text of the review mentions “Migrator” and not Igor Herbey Law; The connection between the author of the review and this company has not been proven in the sources studied."
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "paragraphs": [
        "In the sources studied, specific complaints specifically against Igor Herbey Law with a date and URL were not recorded. The only review is positive (5/5) and contains a mention of “Migrator” and not Igor Herbey Law.",
        "The company's responses to reviews are not presented in the sources studied."
      ],
      "bullets": [
        "There are no complaints specifically about Igor Herbey Law in the sources studied.",
        "The company's responses to reviews are not presented in the sources studied."
      ],
      "heading": "Specific complaints with date/URL and company responses",
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      ],
      "faq": [
        {
          "question": "Are there any complaints against Igor Herbey Law in the available materials?",
          "answer": "No. There is one positive review in the sources studied, and its connection with Igor Herbey Law has not been proven."
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "paragraphs": [],
      "bullets": [],
      "heading": "Frequently asked questions",
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      ],
      "faq": [
        {
          "question": "How is the contract drawn up and what does it cover?",
          "answer": "The terms of the agreement are not disclosed in the sources studied. It is recommended to request a draft contract and clarify the list of services, stages and responsibilities of the parties."
        },
        {
          "question": "How is the confidentiality of documents ensured?",
          "answer": "In the sources studied, the procedure for handling documents is not disclosed. Check with your attorney about how the materials are shared and who has access to them."
        },
        {
          "question": "Who will personally handle my case?",
          "answer": "The site states that Igor Gerbey personally works with clients. During the consultation, clarify who will handle the case and how communication is organized."
        },
        {
          "question": "What deadlines and stages are provided for my case?",
          "answer": "In the sources studied, the timing and stages are not detailed. It is recommended that you request a written description of the steps and time frames at your consultation."
        },
        {
          "question": "What is included in the price and what is paid separately?",
          "answer": "The cost structure was not disclosed in the sources studied. Check with your lawyer what is included in the price and what is paid separately."
        }
      ]
    }
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